Best Fanbyte Media Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 35: Perfectly Poached Baby 33:43

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It's the season 1 finale of Fanfyte, and while we're all bummed about the temporary loss of our favorite Punch Pals hangout session, there's still plenty to be excited about at the intersection of combat sports entertainment and Fanbyte dot com, which I'm told is a website!By Fanbyte Media

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Episode 34: A Podcast That Overturns the Concept of Breakfast 50:40

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LB is having another spat with pro wrestling, so this week we spend some time enjoying the wholesome YouTube output of Hiromu Takahashi. Meanwhile, the Iron Lady achieves her first submission win, and Danielle is here for it.By Fanbyte Media

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Episode 33: Legendary Beefcake 46:28

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LB takes us on a journey through the rise and fall of EVIL, while Danielle brings some good ol' fashioned boxing to the table (well, almost) with Irene Aldana vs. Ketlan Viera.By Fanbyte Media

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Gear Switch 2: Who Owns a Pair of Lex Luger Socks? 1:06:33

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Colette and Jes are back this month to talk about Retribution's debut and to fantasize about stepping into a soft, comfortable Ric Flair bathrobe.By Fanbyte Media

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Episode 32: One of the Standard Animals 30:33

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Danielle is touring the International Space Station this week, so in lieu of a normal episode we're going to find out what kind of fighter LB is with the help of an assuredly accurate test from the internet.By Fanbyte Media

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Episode 31: Nasal Pap Smear 57:30

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Lace up your chucks and roll down the windows, it's time to fight!! LB shares the joy of no-holds barred parking lot combat between Best Friends and Santana & Ortiz on this week's AEW Dynamite, while Danielle brings a glorious underdog debut in Kevin Croom vs. Roosevelt Roberts.By Fanbyte Media

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Episode 30: A Sex Symbol Limo 38:43

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We experience the thrill, excitement, and madcap hijinks of AEW's first-ever "Tooth and Nail Match," which isn't a real thing, between Big Swole and Dr. Britt Baker. Additionally, Danielle treats us to a very different, but equally enthralling display of MMA elegance from Angela Hill and Loma Lookboonmee.…

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Episode 29: Gorgeous Technical Hitchhiker Escape 56:25

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LB takes us back in time by precisely one week, so that we can all enjoy Minoru Suzuki's open-air baseball stadium battle against Shingo Takagi. Danielle chalks up for Amanda Loewen vs. Gillian Robertson in Submission Underground 17, which uses a unique set of rules that somehow relate to a man's real estate and/or pizza disputes.…

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Episode 28: Fancy Bean Company 45:27

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Wrestling returns to Fanfyte with an incredible tag-team battle from the annals of history! Meiko Satomura and Sonoko Kato square off against Fanfyte favorite Aja Kong and Mayumi Ozaki, in what may have been 1999's most explosive match. Meanwhile, Danielle gives us the gift of one the greatest MMA upsets of all time in Rose Namajunas' 2017 fight ag…

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Gear Switch 1: (Vince McMahon voice) Antifa 56:43

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Fanfyte's own Colette Arrand is joined by her old pal Jes Skolnik for the rebirth of Gear Switch to talk about the wonderful, terrible world of pro wrestling fashion. They look at the year so far, praising Seth Rollins' Summerslam look, shake their heads at WWE's miserable failure to make black bloc look cool, and dunk on a lot of merch.…

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Episode 27: The Sweat of Justice 1:07:30

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This week, punch pals Danielle and LB Hunktears devote the wrestling portion of the podcast to the ways in which the American wrestling established has failed to protect its talent from the COVID-19 pandemic, while the MMA portion of our program has been supplanted by a grappling match between Elisabeth Clay and Maggie Grindatti. It's an unconventi…

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Episode 26: Texas MILF Hair 51:42

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Danielle and LB Hunktears return for another action-packed week of combat sports entertainment, in addition to the highest per capita usage of the term "MILF" on any Fanbyte podcast to date. LB sets the stage with an oldie but a goodie, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Shinsuke Nakamura at Wrestle Kingdom 8 in 2014. Danielle enters the octagon with the first …

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Episode 25: Equinox Gym Apocalypse 54:46

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It's that time again, punch pals! Danielle and LB Hunktears are back for another delectable day of wrasslin' and sasslin' (I don't know either, let's move on), with LB treating us to a high-flying 2018 CMLL bout between Bárbaro Cavernario and King Phoenix. Meanwhile, Danielle showcases the picture-perfect arm bar seen in last Saturday's UFC flyweig…

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Episode 24: Big Satin Pants Brain 50:38

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Danielle an LB Hunktears return for another action-packed week of failed Japanese pop idols and the King of Triangles, which are both still somehow related to the world of combat sports entertainment. LB comes to the table with last year's Tokyo Joshi Pro grudge match between Aja Kong and Maki Itoh, while Danielle tags in a more recent (read: last …

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Episode 23: The Chef's Kiss Kneebar 1:02:50

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Danielle and LB Hunktears are back with two more exemplary examples of combat sports entertainment, with Danielle bringing last Saturday's flyweight bout between Ariane Lipski and Luana Carolina, and LB showcasing Wednesday's AEW Dynamite showdown between Eddie Kingston and Cody Rhodes.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 22: The Crush Gals 55:34

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Fanbyte's own combat sports entertainment tag-team is back with a double barrel blast of retro events this week, with Danielle detailing Georges St. Pierre's 2008 match against Matt Serra, and LB Hunktears introduces us to the deeply Goals™ world of mid-90s women's Japanese wrestling with Manami Toyota vs. Akira Hokuto at All Japan Women's Pro-Wres…

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Fanfyte 21: Nailed Him in the Balls 1:02:14

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Danielle and LB Hunktears are back to talk about carbs, Outback Steakhouse (unrelated), and as always, the world of martial arts and sports entertainment. LB brings Night 2 of AEW's Dynamite Fyter Fest to the table with Orange Cassidy vs. Chris Jericho, while Danielle tackles the issues with weight cutting exposed by a 2019 bout between Jorge Masvi…

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Fanfyte 20: Respect the Meat 49:24

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Get ready for a wet, red experience as Danielle and LB Hunktears talk veggie burgers, cat lore, and of course, the world of martial arts entertainment. LB enters the ring with a brand-new bout from Day 7 of the New Japan Pro Wrestling 2020 Japan Cup featuring Hiromu Takahashi and Tomohiro Ishii, while Danielle resurrects Dustin "The Diamond" Poirie…

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FanFyte 19: Thai Clinches & Hugs 1:05:26

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Danielle is joined by John this week to watch Bayley & Sasha Banks from NXT Takeover Brooklyn 2015 and last week's fight between Raquel Pennington & Marion ReneauBy Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 18: Arms Are Good 1:05:09

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Pride month continues here at Fanfyte, as we honor LGBT athletes and performers, and other fights and matches that fit a general sense of pride. This time, Elby Hunktears brings along a hilarious and high-tension 2019 match between ASUKA and Akito from DDT Extreme, and Danielle brings a vintage 2013 Invicta FC bout between Tecia “Tiny Tornado” Torr…

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Fanfyte 17: Two Wifed Up Queens 57:07

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This week, Fanbyte Editor at Large John Warren joins LB and Danielle in the fun! Our pride-inspired month continues with a pro wrestling match and MMA fight that give us lots of powerful queer vibes, from some of our favorite powerful queer athletes. First, we watched Nyla Rose and Hikaru Shida go toe to toe in a bombastic, casino-themed championsh…

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Fanfyte 16: Colby Covington Jaw Punch 47:13

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We’re in a bizarre time, dear podcast listeners. But we are also interested in both celebrating pride month with a beautiful match between two openly queer pro wrestlers, and highlighting one of the shining moments in MMA from the last five years — that is, when big MAGA-promoter Colby Covington got his shit-talking jaw broken by UFC champion Kamar…

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SportsMiddle 13: Give the NFL to Colin Kaepernick 1:08:24

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(Season Finale) SportsMiddle is going on hiatus but not before we discuss returning sports and Colin KaepernickBy Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 15: Hana Kimura 49:27

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Content warning for discussion of self-harm, death by suicide, and related topics. This week, we’re doing something a bit different on our pro wrestling and MMA show. Hana Kimura, a rising star in Japan’s World of Stardom promotion, died by apparent suicide last week, and we’ve chosen to honor her in this episode, with a look at her match with Kage…

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SportsMiddle 12: The Last Dance 1:18:46

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Danielle, Dillon, and John explore the themes, heroes, villains, and missing moments from ESPN's Michael Jordan docuseries, The Last Dance.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 14: Jon Moxley vs. Toru Yano and Cris Cyborg vs. Yana Kunitskaya 58:52

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Note that this episode has a content warning for a discussion of weight and dangerous weight-cutting. Every week on Fanfyte, we watch a pro wrestling match and an MMA fight, and delight in the exchange of blows and bodies across the canvas. This week, we dive into comedy wrestling, with the very slapstick New Japan Pro matchup between cheating tric…

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SportsMiddle 11: Crossword for Losers 1:10:28

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The crew finds Dillon in 2012, where they discuss Ronda Rousey/MieshaTate, Bountygate, and the NFL referee lockout.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 13: Angela Hill vs. Hannah Cifers and Cesaro vs. Sara Del Rey 51:14

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Content warning for a brief mention of domestic violence. Every week on Fanfyte, we watch a pro wrestling match and an MMA fight, and glory in our shared passion for fisticuffs. This time around, Elby brought Cesaro (Claudio Castagnoli) vs. Sara Del Rey, an inter-gender pro wrestling scrap from the accessible Chikara promotion. Danielle brought the…

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SportsMiddle 10: Helmet Catch Time Machine 1:22:36

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Danielle, Niki, and John time travel to 2008 to watch Super Bowl 42 and to give field reports on sports from this year. Also Dillon is lost in time.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 12: High Flyers and Bad Mofos 51:23

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On every Fanfyte episode, we watch a pro wrestling match and an MMA fight, in order to share the joy of our respective passions. This week was a real treat, with a high-flying, positively acrobatic lucha match between Laredo Kid and El Hijo Del Vikingo. We followed that up with one of the most-hyped MMA fights of last year, Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate …

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SportsMiddle 9: We Could Take Luka Doncic 1v1, Probably 1:06:57

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This week on SportsMiddle, the crew talks about space, plans to adjust the NASCAR and NHL seasons, and more! They also find a VHS tape, which is weird.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte VCR 3: Step 1 Look at Vader Step 2 Feel Good 1:25:05

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We watched Big Van Vader wrestle Stan Hansen in New Japan in 1990, and his eyeball popped out. How on topic did we manage to be??? Not very!! But this match ruled! And LB tried to wear a child's cowboy hat the whole time!By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 11: Tag Team Doubles 1:01:59

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Welcome to Fanfyte, our premiere pro wrestling and MMA appreciation podcast! This week, Wrestling Editor LB Hunktears brought the show’s first tag team match, 2014’s dynamic duel between the heels at reDRagon and the babyfaced Time Splitters. Then, in the MMA section, we took a look at the historic heavyweight championship match between Brock Lesna…

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SportsMiddle 8: Good Baseball Punches 1:10:28

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This week, the crew brings on SB Nation's Bill Hanstock (@sundownmotel) to talk about MLB, NBA, and the continued dearth of sports and sports entertainment. They also remember some guys (that they went to high school with and now play professional sports).By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 10: Pancrase Predator Wristlock 55:15

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Today on Fanbyte’s premier MMA and pro wrestling podcast, we took a trip back to the mid-90s with the hybrid shoot-wrestling and pro wrestling promotion Pancrase. It’s a wildly entertaining combination of real MMA grappling with some flair and fixings from the pro wrestling world, and we watched two of the most exciting matches in the show’s histor…

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Fanfyte VCR 2: A Good Use of Cargo Pants 1:01:01

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Hunktears and Colette are back to talk about the 1994 FMW No Ropes Exploding Barbed Wire Dynamite Pool Elimination Death Match. You know, where everyone rode a dinghy to get to the ring because it was in the middle of an enormous swimming pool. Colette sings the praises of Atsushi Onita, LB makes plans to become Mr. Pogo, and then they talk about b…

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SportsMiddle 7: Sabrina Ionescu is Good at Basketball 1:10:22

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On this episode of SportsMiddle, we welcome SB Nation's Natalie Weiner to the program to chat about the WNBA Draft, ESPN's The Last Dance, and the NFL draft.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 9: You Can’t Top That! 54:40

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Once again, we didn’t do this on purpose, but both our MMA fight and pro wrestling match this week have a sort of similar energy. In both, there’s a wily veteran vs. a scrappy, younger up-and-comer, and in both, we have fun, dynamic matchups that go places. This week, it’s Kairi Hojo vs. Meiko Satomura from 2015, and Roxanne “The Happy Warrior” Mod…

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Sportsmiddle 6: A Mic Check for the Racist, Please 1:02:20

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Sports! This week, your favorite video game podcasters surround themselves with an iRacist, the ragtag group of terrible sports owners who are going to save the economy, and hot F1 racers!By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 8: That Old Face and Heel Energy 1:03:45

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This week on the Fanfyte podcast, LB brought Danielle a wildly fun AEW match in Orange Cassidy vs. Pac, a classic fresh-faced babyface vs. heel kind of situation. Then Danielle brought the explosive headliner from October 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor lightweight championship. That was an intense fight that ended in a massive brawl i…

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SportsMiddle 5: Secret Islands, Crystal Mazes 1:10:06

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We watched college football, made a very, very long plea for Niki and Danielle to compete on family game show The Crystal Maze, and discuss the fact that UFC is going to some sort of secret private island for its next event.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte VCR 1: I Quit 1:03:56

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LB Hunktears and Colette Arrand embark on a beautiful journey into watching old wrestling on the computer and pretending it's on a tape in this new Fanfyte podcast. To get started, we watched Terry Funk and Ric Flair's "I Quit" match from 1989.By Fanbyte Media

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Fanfyte 7: Wrestling Rules 1:27:36

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Last week, we did an MMA-centered episode around the rules of engagement, and this week, we’re going full steam ahead on pro wrestling rules! In order to get the best grip, we invited expert and Fanfyte contributor Colette Arrand to show us the ropes, and we watched the classic match between Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle. There were some… interesti…

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SportsMiddle 4: We Did a Basketball 1:20:37

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Today on SportsMiddle, we checked out one of the games the NBA has released on its YouTube channel for free: the nail biting, memorable, possibly heartbreaking game seven from last year’s playoffs, between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors. Elsewhere: there was actually a live grappling event, and it was weird, and we all appreciate Ke…

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Fanfyte 6: MMA Rules Extravaganza 1:27:33

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This week, we’re talking about MMA rules and Jon Jones’ wildly controversial fight with Mark Hamill: his only loss, due to a 12-6 elbow. A 12-6 elbow? What’s that, you ask? Well we have a special guest to guide us through the wild and wooly history of MMA rules: Jaime Perea, an MMA fighter, submission grappler, coach, and co-owner of Chop and Chops…

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SportsMiddle 3: Owning the Post-Game 1:09:38

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On the third episode of the new sports podcast that we started just as sports… ended, we have a number of incredible revelations, including young Niki’s thoughts on dog health and some surprising assertions about esports. Then we go into some of our all-time favorite post-game interviews, from across the NBA, NFL, NHL, and UFC.…

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Fanfyte 5: The Sweetest Beast 57:31

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This week, we have two action-packed events: WWE's Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair, a “green mist”-spewing, sliding and high-flying match from last November. That’s paired, like a fine wine, with last August’s lightning-quick UFC strawweight championship fight between Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang, which only took a tiny portion of the first round to e…

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Sportsmiddle 2: No Handbook for Pandemic Sports 1:14:31

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We sure did start a sports podcast just as all sports were being cancelled, huh? To help us with that, today we welcomed a very special guest to the Sportsmiddle fold: The Athletic MMA reporter Fernanda Prates, who gave us a good dose of humor, on-the-ground reporting from UFC Brasilia, and the need to get creative with sports coverage in light of …

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Fanfyte 4: Taste the Blood 55:40

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LB brought Danielle a barnburner of an early 2000s indie wrestling event, the hard-hitting, blood-spurting 2005 match between Samoa Joe and The Necro Butcher. CM Punk was on the mic for this one! Then, Danielle brought LB a crimson-soaked MMA fight, Invicta FC’s incredible bantamweight championship fight from the weekend. Featuring innovative open …

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SportsMiddle 1: Empty Arena Buckets 1:07:32

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This is SportsMiddle, where your favorite video game podcasters are surrounded by sports. In the premiere, John, Danielle, Niki, and Dillon explore their histories with sports, problematic-but-good commentators, rule changes, and COVID-19's impact on the sporting landscape. SportsMiddle will air every Wednesday right here on the FanFyte channel.…